On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer is back at Heritage Radio Network's studio in Brooklyn, and her guest is Hallie Meyer, founder and owner of Caffè Panna, an Italian inspired ice cream and coffee shop in NYC’s Gramercy neighborhood. Before opening the shop, Hallie worked in...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Laura Lashley, the National On-Premise Manager for Diageo Non-Alc, where she leads the brand’s training and advocacy programs in the US. Laura began her career in drinks working in NYC bars, notably as the Head Bartender and Bar...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Hillary Sterling, Executive Chef at Ci Siamo, which is part of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, and we are on-location at her restaurant, located in Manhattan West, NYC. Born and raised in Brooklyn, Hillary first felt the...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Allen Salkin, a world-renowned writer on politics, culture and trends. Allen is the author, or co-author, of three books, including From Scratch: The Uncensored History of the Food Network (2013), and he’s the reporter behind numerous memorable articles...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Timon Balloo, a South Florida-based chef and owner of The Katherine, Mrs. Balloo, and Balloo Wallah. Timon, who was born to Chinese and Trinidadian parents, made his mark as Chef and Partner of SUGARCANE Raw Bar Grill, earning...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Lynn House, National Spirits Specialist and Portfolio Mixologist for Heaven Hill Brands, a role she’s been at since 2019. Lynn has had a long and extensive career in the beverage industry. Her previous roles at Heaven Hill include...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Joanna James, Founder & CEO of MAPP (Mentorship, Advocacy, Pandemic relief, and the Power of women), a non-profit supporting women-led food organizations, empowering women to lead through mentorship and advocacy, which is having its first MAPP Restaurant Reset...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Zod Arifai, Chef/Owner of Wicked Jane, his first NYC restaurant located in Manhattan’s Greenwich Village, featuring Modern American cuisine with a tasting menu and a la carte options. A veteran of several top New Jersey restaurants, Zod has...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Jim Meehan, bartender, journalist, and author of The PDT Cocktail Book and Meehan’s Bartender Manual, who has worked in nearly every capacity of the hospitality business for the latter half of his 40 years on the planet. A...

On today's episode of All in the Industry®, Shari Bayer's guest is Ariel Palitz, Senior Executive Director, Office of Nightlife, NYC Mayor’s Office of Media and Entertainment, and the first-ever appointed in this position. A lifelong New Yorker and nightlife professional, Ariel came to the role with deep experience in...